Chinese rugs include a wide variety of rugs that use different materials, weaving methods, and designs. The nature of a Chinese rug depends on the era and region in which it was produced. The combination of Western influences and government control of the rug industry have changed the nature of Chinese rugs in recent decades, but traditional Chinese rugs all have certain common characteristics which make them easy to recognize. They use a much more limited palette of colors than many other Oriental rugs. In addition, the images used tend to have specific meanings rather than simply functioning as decoration. The Chinese rug experts at Oriental Rug Care NY have a great deal of expertise in all types of Chinese rugs, from thousand-year-old antique rugs to modern manufactured Chinese rugs. (more…)

An Afghan rug is a handmade floor covering, named for the country of its production (Afghanistan). Afghan rugs may also be handmade by Afghani craftsmen who live as refugees in Pakistan and Iran. There are many types of Afghan rugs, all distinctive and varied in monetary value. Protect the beauty and value of your Afghan rug by entrusting their care to the knowledgeable professional technicians at Oriental Rug Care NY. Typically, the rich hues found in Afghan rugs are the result of vegetable dyes. Wool, goat hair, and camel hair are commonly used materials for making the rugs themselves. Afghan rugs can be used as prayer rugs, ceremonial pieces, or as part of the design and décor of a nomadic home. While patterns and colors can vary, among the most traditional of Afghan rug designs is that of a Bukhara print, an elephant’s foot set on a deep red background. True artisans still do their own dyeing today, although pre-dyed wool yarn featuring synthetic dyes are also widely available. This is used increasingly in commercial production of Afghan rugs. (more…)

Prayer rugs were invented in the Middle East as part of the Islam religion. Because Islam requires that the area that a worshiper uses to pray be clean, it was practical to cover the area with a clean rug in order to be absolutely certain. Physically, prayer rugs tend to be relatively small, just large enough for an adult to kneel down or prostrate himself in prayer. Traditionally, prayer rugs are hand-woven, and the best prayer rugs are still made by hand today. Since many people cannot afford hand-woven prayer rugs, machine-made alternatives are also produced. At Oriental Rug Care NY, we are able to clean and restore any prayer rug that you bring to us, from a centuries-old antique to a modern one made in the last few years. (more…)

If you own a silk rug or are interested in purchasing one, then you can appreciate the regal beauty that silk rugs possess. Turkish silk rugs are absolutely exquisite, and require special care and maintenance to stay looking its best. The technicians at Oriental Rug Care NY know how to keep even the most delicate silk rugs in top condition. (more…)

In planned neighborhoods, it isn’t uncommon to find ‘cookie cutter’ houses, featuring identical designs inside and out. For this reason, homeowners often try to add distinction to their homes with innovative décor. A custom made rug can fulfill this need, and can open up a whole new world to homeowners with special design needs and considerations, such as larger rooms, hallways and stairways. Businesses can use custom made rugs as part of their marketing and branding as well. Whatever your custom made rug needs might be, look no further than Oriental Rug Care NY for excellence in custom made rug care, maintenance and repair. (more…)